S4E192 - 192 - News in Review August 2026: Missiles, Manning, Megawatts, and the Middle East
Published: September 9, 2026
Duration: 49:19
In this News in Review episode for July, Curtis and Jim examine a series of significant developments shaping the global security environment, from Russia's latest ICBM test launch to evolving geopolitical alliances in the Middle East and the growing strategic importance of energy infrastructure.
The discussion explores how Russia and the United States continue to signal nuclear capabilities in an increasingly complex deterrence landscape, while also highlighting encouraging trends in U.S. military recruitment and the challenges of developing the workforce needed to sustain national defense.
The conversation then shifts to China's expanding influence in...